The Wall of Darkness

The activity proposed here can be a bit difficult.

You will see 9 different pictures.
Try to find a relation between these 9 pictures and the story told in The Wall of Darkness.

DEADLINE:

February 13th, at 20.00 alpha time.

The Secret

1. What is Henry Cooper’s occupation?
2. Why were people angry about the money spent on space research?
3. Why had UNSA been happy with H. Cooper?
4. How long is one Moon day?
5. Who is trying to avoid* Cooper? (*evitar)
6. What had happened the previous month which was very unusual?
7. Why was the Moon good for scientific research?
8. What was so unusual about the hamster Dr Hastings had?
9. What is the effect of gravity on human lives?
10. What was the secret all about?

DEADLINE:
February 6th, at 20.00 alpha time.

The Nine Billion Names of God

1. What has the Tibet monastery been doing for three hundred years?
2. What kind of alphabet do they use to write the names of God?
3. With the help of the machine, how long will they take to accomplish their purpose?
4. What does Dr Wagner think of the Lama’s idea?
5. What was the real purpose of bringing electricity to the monastery?
6. What was the high lama’s name?
7. According to the lama’s beliefs, what is the reason for Man’s existence?
8. What do YOU think it happens at the end of the story?

Write the name of God in the following languages:

• Spanish:
• German:
• Italian:
• French:
• Polish:
• Swedish:
  
• Chinese:

DEADLINE:
January 30th, at 20.00 alpha time.

The Songs of Distant Earth

Let's start working on Arthur C. Clarke's book.
Before reading the book, try to find the following information.
Fill in the author's chart:

• Name:
• Date of birth:
• Place of birth:
• Date of death:
• Occupations:
• Main works:
  

EXTRA CREDIT: can you find any music about The Songs of Distant Earth?

DEADLINE:
January 23th, at 20.00 alpha time.